Sports & PE Funding
We believe that physical education is essential in helping children develop lifelong skills such as resilience, cooperation, and self-regulation. By investing in sports and outdoor activities, Hertford Primary School not only promotes physical health but also supports mental well-being and social development — all key to preparing children for future challenges.
What is Sports Premium Funding?
Sports Premium Funding is a government grant allocated specifically to primary schools to improve the quality and breadth of physical education (PE) and sport. This funding is designed to help schools:
- Enhance PE lessons with specialist teaching and resources
- Increase participation in competitive sports and physical activities
- Promote healthy lifestyles and well-being among children
- Develop outdoor learning and play opportunities
How Hertford Primary School Uses Sports Premium Funding
At Hertford, we use the Sports Premium Funding strategically to support our vision and values by:
- Challenging children through expert coaching sessions and high-quality PE provision that builds key physical skills and teamwork.
- Aspiring to offer a wide range of sports and outdoor activities including football, athletics, dance, and forest school sessions, ensuring every child has access to experiences that inspire ambition and confidence.
- Nurturing children’s social confidence and self-awareness by encouraging inclusive participation, celebrating diversity in sport, and fostering respect and teamwork both on and off the field.
Some examples of how the funding enhances our school include:
- Employing specialist sports coaches to work alongside teachers in PE lessons
- Purchasing new sports equipment and outdoor play resources to enrich physical activities
- Organising inter-school competitions and local sports events to provide competitive experiences
- Developing our extensive grounds to support outdoor learning and adventurous play
PE and sports premium is additional funding given to maintained primary schools and academies in England. It is used to improve the provision of physical education and sport in schools, and aimed at:
- engagement of all pupils in regular physical activity- encouraging healthy lifestyles.
- the profile of PE and sport being raised across the whole school as a tool for whole school improvement.
- increased confidence and knowledge for all staff when teaching PE and sport.
- broader range of experiences in sport and physical activity for all pupils.
- increased participation in competitive sports.
This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision for PE and sport in schools. We are required to publish online information about how we have used the additional funding and you can see the detail of this in the reports below.